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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.47, 3,058.17 and 1,207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.47, 3,058.17 and 1,207.38 is: 1,810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.47 : 3,058.17 = 1,207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.47/3,058.17 = 1,207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.47x = 3,058.17 × 1,207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.47x = 3,692,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,373.29/2,039.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.46

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